For a stunning anti-pasto platter centerpiece, this large two-pound cut of Provolone Piccante is more than enough to go around!

Provolone is a northern Italian cheese that can be thought of as Mozzarella's older brother. Take some Mozzarella, form it into your favorite shape, and rub it down with brine, bind it with rope and hang it from the ceiling for a few months and Voila! - you have just made Provolone. There are two varieties of Provolone. Dolce (meaning sweet) is the mild version and Piccante (meaning sharp) is its spicy, more aged counterpart. We love this Piccante version, which is rarely available in the U.S .and much more interesting than the mild Provolone most Americans have come to know. One of the great sandwich cheeses, Provolone Piccante is also an excellent melting cheese that is perfect in omelettes or atop a toasted baguette.

Part of a gift for aunt's 91st birthday. She lives in WV. This was just right in flavor.

By Tracyfrom Minnesotaon Sep 01, 2017

Excellent Cheese!

This provolone is so tasty that I eat it plain! It is so much better than the provolone that I buy at the grocery store, which is very mild and does not have much flavor. I love provolone piccante, and have just ordered another 2 pounds to serve to guests.

By skpydogfrom benton city waon May 20, 2017

So good!

Parts of this were gifts. Everyone loved this cheese.

By Ronfrom N.C.on Nov 27, 2016

Provolone Piccante

Excellent, I will buy it aGAIN

By Markowitzfrom Floridaon Sep 26, 2016

My husband loves it ! I bought it to put in his Birthday basket.

My husband is a big cheese lover, and only eats the best, so I was so happy that he enjoyed it , and asked me where I bought it.